Western GROW: Hendersonville French Broad River Intake Tour

4/2/2026

When: Thursday, April 2, 2026
11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Where: Hendersonville WTP
4139 Haywood Road
Mills River, North Carolina  28759
United States
Contact:
Nick Dierkes (Sign in to view e-mail address)

Event Details
NC One Water Western GROW: Hendersonville French Broad River Intake Tour Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the City of Hendersonville’s latest water infrastructure advancements. This session offers a deep dive into the design and construction of the new French Broad River intake and pump station, as well as the recent filter expansion project. Beyond the technical specs, we will discuss the critical role of drought resiliency and provide an essential update on the system's post-Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. This is a unique opportunity to see firsthand how the City is securing its water future. Event Logistics
    When: April 2, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Where: Hendersonville WTP, 4139 Haywood Road, Mills River, NC 28759 Cost: $30 per person (Includes lunch) Capacity: Limited to 20 attendees Registration Deadline: March 26, 2026 Credits: 2.0 CEU/PDH Hours (Water Course ID: #260005)
Agenda Time Topic 11:30 am Introduction & History: Evolution of the COH Water System 11:40 am Resource Strategy: Drought Resiliency & Source Management 11:50 am Project Spotlight: French Broad River Intake & Pumping Station 12:05 pm Facility Growth: Filter Expansion Project 12:20 pm Q&A Session 12:30 pm Guided Plant Tour 1:00 pm FBR Intake & Pumping Station Site Visit 1:30 pm Event Ends Coordinator Contact For questions regarding this event, please reach out to: Nick Dierkes Email: ndierkes@mckimcreed.com Phone: 704-451-4591